The Israeli military said it struck militant targets in northern Gaza, including command and control centers, after taking steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians.

Top Israeli officials, including Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, flew to Washington on Monday to reignite Gaza cease-fire and hostage release talks. But as Israel launches some of its heaviest attacks on the territory in weeks, experts are concerned that negotiations to end the more than 20-month war will remain largely stagnant.

US President Donald Trump claims a ceasefire in Gaza is possible within a week. One of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's closest aides is in Washington, DC this week, and Trump's Middle East envoy is reportedly holding talks with Hamas to secure a deal.